Conservatives and liberals are wondering, some aloud, who the 2016 Republican presidential candidates will be. On Jan. 15, 2014, the Republican National Committee made a presidential straw poll available listing 32 potential candidates for conservatives.

From moderates to Tea Party favorites the names are all there, including former Alaska Governor and former vice-presidential nominee, Sarah Palin, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Texas Senator Ted Cruz, and the libertarian all-time favorite former Texas Senator Ron Paul. The poll asks users to pick their three top choices from the 32.

For many conservatives, the 2012 Republican presidential primaries dragged because many thought 13 candidates were at least ten too many. However, this straw poll suggests that as many as 32 might consider dropping their hat or their heels into the presidential ring of potential nominees if there is enough enthusiasm for them to go for it.

That's enough to make even a Tea Party supporter groan and the Republican establishment whine. A list that long is just begging to be culled, and obviously, the Republican Party thinks it's never too early to test the winds of fortune for the wanna-bees. It is also, of course, a fund raiser. After making their three top selections, conservatives are offered an opportunity to donate.

No results are available yet of the top three choices. The list of potential nominees are:

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Devonia Smith doesn't remember life before her passion for politics. Tucked away in her trove of political memorabilia, Devonia has a napkin from Air Force One (she hopes Reagan wiped his mouth on it). Her cat is affectionally named "Grizzly," after Sarah Palin and her dog is named "Ronnie," after Reagan. Contact Devonia at designdv@swbell.net